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Limiting Scope of Nationwide Court Orders

This act changes the rules for issuing nationwide court orders that can stop federal law enforcement against individuals not directly involved in a case. Now, only specific courts in Washington D.C. and the Supreme Court will have this power, potentially affecting how citizens and businesses challenge federal regulations.
Key points
Only the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court can issue orders restraining federal law enforcement against non-parties.
This limitation aims to centralize and standardize the issuance of such orders, potentially impacting the speed and accessibility of legal remedies for citizens in federal matters.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9660
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Injunction Reform Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9660.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Only the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court can issue orders restraining federal law enforcement against non-parties.
  • This limitation aims to centralize and standardize the issuance of such orders, potentially impacting the speed and accessibility of legal remedies for citizens in federal matters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law